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Rennsteig Mountain Plants Garden Oberhof
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Free admissionThe Rennsteig Garden Oberhof is a botanical garden for mountain flora, showing on an area of seven hectares almost 4,000 different plant species from mountain ranges in Europe, Asia, North and South America, New Zealand and the Arctic region. In the climatic conditions of the Rennsteig Garden (at the heights of the Thuringian Forest with 830-868 metres altitude, low average yearly temperature, high annual rainfall and up to 150 days of snow cover) the plants develop their typical shape and flowering. They have been planted according to their ecological demands and geographical origin.
Opening hours
| Monday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Open daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. from mid-April to beginning of November.
Services
- Guided tours by appointment
- Café
- Snack bar
- Language: German
- Parking for coach: 6
Accessibility
Wheelchair users, families with prams or pushchairs and elderly visitors can all easily access all planted areas via the barrier-free main route (ascent of 9 - 11% in some places) which runs through all the gardens and is a good kilometre in length. Numerous benches and viewing points are provided to rest or enjoy the landscape. Seven barrier-free "Experience Nature" play stations, where young and old can play and learn, were opened in 2009 and others will follow. There are some steps on the side paths. Guided tours or introductory talks available for groups of visitors, including the blind and visually impaired, by prior appointment. Only blind guide dogs are allowed.
